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The [motions] of the sun and stars, and the centripetal
force meet us on the very threshold of such subjects, and
compel us to the study of astronomy, and the observation of
such phenomena as each of us may notice; in which too, very
considerable differences appear, according to the various
points of observation. How could any one undertake to
write accurately and with propriety on the differences of the
various parts of the earth, who was ignorant of these matters?
and although, if the undertaking were of a popular character, it might not be advisable to enter thoroughly into detail,
still we should endeavour to include every thing which could
be comprehended by the general reader.

The Geography of Strabo. Literally translated, with notes, in three volumes. London. George Bell & Sons. 1903.

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